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Nepalis worship with fervor as ancient festival adapts

Posted By: RSS Feeds on Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2012

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Thousands of Nepalis threw coins and marigolds at a giant chariot over the weekend in a centuries-old ritual to appease the rain god and assure a good harvest, as well as guaranteeing good omens for the country's rulers. The annual two-month chariot festival for Rato Machhindranath, revered as the god of rain, has for countless generations been presided over by Nepal's ....

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